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Taekyon
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Taekyon
Taekyon is a traditional Korean martial art, sometimes thought of as a sport due to its 19thand 20th
Uniquely, dancing and singing is incorporated into the art, paying tribute to the Mongol ancestry. Its... -
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Ssireum
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Ssireum
Ssireum
Ssireum is a form of traditional Korean wrestling dating back five thousand years.
It is a competition based martial art that pits two contestants against each other in a circular sandpit.
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Yusul
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Yusul
Yusul
Some historians point to Yusul having influenced the formation of Japanese Jujitsu and certainly grappling and wrestling were not uncommon... -
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Subak
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Subak
Subak
Subak is an important development in the evolution of Korean martial arts and one of the founding arts from which Tai Kwon Do derived much of its character; the style was one which relied heavily on kicking rather than grappling. One theory, which is widely believed amongst martial artists, is that Korean style places emphasis on kicking because the region from which Subak players originated was a mountainous area and so it would have been natural for practitioners to have strong... -
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Lua also known as Kapu Kuialua
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Lua also known as Kapu Kuialua
Lua also known as Kapu Kuialua
The modern form has been clearly influenced by Jujitsu and Karate, the ancient form; it is believed, concentrated on the application of joint locks and breaks alongside strikes delivered with lethal force.
Ancient practitioners, before entering battle, were said to have shaved their hair and... -
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Marine Corp Martial Arts Programme (MCMAP)
Marine Corp Martial Arts Programme (MCMAP)
This combat art was introduced in 2001 and aimed at instilling the warrior ethos. This programme, developed with the specific aim of instilling close quarter combat techniques into troops alongside moral and teambuilding functions, replacing former programmes such as L.I.N.E.
This system includes more flexible techniques that can be used during peacekeeping operations in which the marine core commonly find themselves. Such techniques...
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Han Kum Do
A Korean sword system comprising of basic cutting techniques that mimic the Korean script known as Hangul. Developed by the late Myung Jae Nam,the art came to popular attention during the third international H.K.D. Games in 1997. Although, arguably, it is easier for those familiar with the Korean language, Hangul, known as the most scientific alphabet in existence today, is in fact remarkably easy to learn. It is estimated that most foreigners should be able...28-02-2020, 10:32 AM -
Shin Gum Do
An interesting juxtaposition of peaceful Zen practice combined with the art of killing...28-02-2020, 10:27 AM -
Haedong Gum Do
The Korean art of swordmanship and sword fighting practiced with the Jukdo, a bamboo sword, and then the Mokgum and Jingum, the wooden sword and the live sword respectively. It is said to be based on GiCheon, an older internal martial art similar to Tai Chi as described in the Myue Bobo Tongji, the ancient book of martial arts.
The system incorporates aspects of Ki Gong the internal energy development exercises, cutting practices, begi,...28-02-2020, 10:17 AM -
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool
Utilizing circular and revolving movements to generate power. Legend has it that the art was developed from the Dol Gae Soolwhich was originated by King Tae Jo during the Koryo dynasty of Korea 994-1392 A.D. It is said that he was inspired by the force found circular motions, commonly observed in nature, and that the inspiration behind its development and popularisation was...28-02-2020, 09:54 AM